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Delhi to hire 6,000 new home guards, ups disengagement age
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday amended Home Guards Rules, 2008, raising disengagement age of Home Guards to 60 years, and also deciding to hire 6,000 new home guards.
The approval for hiring will be taken up by the cabinet soon, said an official statement.
“In a meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the cabinet approved the amendment to the Home Guards Rules, 2008 to permit the continuation of availing voluntary services of Home Guards till the age of 60 years,” said an official statement.
The present age of their disengagement/discharge was 50 years, which led to the early departure of many Home Guards from 2008 onwards.
“The Home Guards, who were disengaged due to the 50-year norm, would be given a choice to get back to the Home Guard if they wish to join back,” it said.
Against a sanctioned strength of 10,285, the number of home guards is 4,390, who are available on rolls — with discharge age being 50 years one of the reasons for their fewer number.
Delhi Police constables, who are doing more arduous duties, are retiring at the age of 60 years, it added.
“With the advancement of the overall standard of living, health conditions and medical facilities, average employees are able to perform their best easily up to 60 years. In many other states, the disengagement age is 60 years,” the statement added.
“The Delhi government in principle has also decided to hire 6,000 new home guards; the proposal will soon be moved to the cabinet for its approval,” the statement added.
The Home Guards are volunteers, who discharge their duties in relation to the protection of persons and security of property and public safety.
Services of Home Guards are provided to the departments such as the police, education, DTC, health and others where they perform basic elementary security duties on enrolment basis.
They are also requisitioned by the Environment Department to function as Environment Marshals. The client department bears the expenses towards their salaries and actual payment is made through Directorate General of Home Guards.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.